The release met with a divided response, reflecting different views on artistic direction and genre expectations:
Released on January 21, 2022, as the lead single for Shenseea’s debut album ALPHA , "" featuring Megan Thee Stallion became a major cultural talking point for its explicit themes and Caribbean-inspired production. Key Facts and Production Shenseea, Megan Thee Stallion - Lick (Official Music Video)
Produced by Murda Beatz , the track heavily samples "Work" by Pupa Nas T and Denise Belfon , a classic Caribbean dancehall hit. The release met with a divided response, reflecting
Shenseea Recruits Megan Thee Stallion For New Single, 'Lick' Critical and Public Reception The video was co-directed
Set in a "technicolor dreamscape," the video uses imagery of ice cream cones and lollipops to visually metaphorize its lyrical focus on female pleasure. Critical and Public Reception
The video was co-directed by Shenseea and James Larese , with Shenseea personally contributing concepts such as making Megan look like a giant.